In Week Seven of the Why Design Novena, we explore the well factor. Architect Chris Sample discusses the sustainability movement, its ability to redefine the role of the architect, and how society at large has [...]

In week six of the Why Design Novena, we explore the ways that design impacts our identity and sense of ourselves in the world. Applied Environmental Psychologist Sally Augustin shares her insights and research and [...]

In week five of the Why Design Novena, we explore the ways that materiality and systems act as ecosystems that can influence the ways we think about and use space. Blaine Brownell, Associate Professor and [...]

Week four of the Why Design novena focuses on empathy. Empathy is essential to making buildings that resonate with the people who use them. Designer, Author and Executive Coach Seung Chan Lim weighs in on [...]

In Week Two of the Why Design Novena, we hear from Diana Nicholas, an architect and Drexel University professor whose work focuses on biophilia. Our work can impact health and well-being profoundly- it's time to [...]